"Childhood trauma — and the toll it can take later in life — became the main focus of a Cass County Resource Network family wellness forum Thursday afternoon....
"Six community leaders answered questions following a presentation on the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study presented by C.J. Davis, CEO of Four County Counseling Center....
“These students have had a trauma and we’re telling them to read, study and take a test because the state wants them to,” Starkey said. “The last thing on their mind is learning because of what is going on in their life.” Starkey said she tells every staff member to be aware because they may be the only positive interaction a given student will receive....
“Research shows it’s the community’s responsibility to reach children in the home,” Davis said....
"Rouser said the task force will take the ideas and develop a plan to move forward. She said it will be a several-month process to implement the ideas...."
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